operating Systems vocab Flashcards
1
Q
the large program that controls how the CPU communicates with other hardware components is the ____
A
Operating Systems
2
Q
A computer that is easy to operate is called ____
A
User Friendly
3
Q
The __ wakes up to the computer and reminds it what to do.
A
BIOS
4
Q
The ____ part of the operating system is stored on ROM
A
Essential
5
Q
Important , but non-essential, parts of the operating system are stored on the computers ____
A
Hard Drive
6
Q
Disk-Based Operating System is also known as ___
A
DOS
7
Q
_____ is the most common operating system for PCs
A
Windows
8
Q
Operating systems are constantly being ____ as technology advances.
A
Upgraded
9
Q
One example of Macintosh operating system is ____
A
System 8
10
Q
A graphical user interface uses ____ to help the user navigate within the computer system
A
Graphics
